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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.28, 314.06 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.28, 314.06 and 174.18 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.28 : 314.06 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.28/314.06 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.28x = 314.06 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.28x = 54,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,702.10/209.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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